Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1000 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
54 |
| Most common nationality |
German, American, Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish, Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
The Senior School employs a 1:1 BYOD laptop programme. Students in grades 6-8 use MacBooks, whereas, 9-12 have the option to bring the computer of their choice. Students have access to a wide array of technology tools to maximise their learning, creatively express themselves, and prepare for success after ISD. In addition to utilising the applications found in the Apple Suite (iMovie, GarageBand) to foster creativity, ISD is a Google Apps for Education (GMail, Calendar, Classroom, Drive, etc) to facilitate productivity. Students have access to industry standard applications from Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Autodesk (Fusion 360, Maya, Sketchbook) and internationally recognised data collection tools from Vernier and Pasco. Elementary School students use iPads. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We respect and value all cultures and religions and celebrate them at different events throughout the school year. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma and if they wish to: German Abitur |
| Results in these examinations |
At ISD, we value inclusivity, and we want to give every student who wants to engage in the Diploma Programme the chance to learn, grow, mature, and achieve ambitious goals. Each year, more than 90% of students in grade 11 and 12 are enrolled in the programme.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
No |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning support |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Testing will take place to make sure they are put into the right grade, and to see if they need any kind of extra support. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. Students can start at any time. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Ball skills, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, soccer, golf, tennis, judo, ballet, Hip Hop, movement, dance, games, drama, story telling, maths, robotics |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, media centre, art and music rooms, science labs, IT labs, theatres, design technology workshop, learning resource centre, outdoor learning environments |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, sports education centre, fitness room, “ISD Fields” – a modern purpose-built athletics complex within walking-distance from the campus |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1968, the International School of Dusseldorf (ISD) is a non-profit, independent, co-educational day school located in the heart of the international community of Düsseldorf. As one of the oldest and largest international schools in Germany, ISD offers national and international qualifications to around 1000 students from more than 54 countries.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
ISD is learning community that supports your journey beyond where you think you can go. ISD inspires its students to be confident, creative, critical and compassionate thinkers who positively contribute to a sustainable world. The school is proud to be the only school in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region that is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The school is also a member of the Association of German International Schools (AGIS), the Educational Collaborative for International Schools (ECIS), the Positive Discipline Association and Eco-Schools. |